Seeing Palermo from a plane7 ★
Sicily's capital, on the Conca d'Oro, a plain squeezed between mountains and sea. Look for the bulk of Monte Pellegrino rising at the north end of the harbor.
2 of our routes pass it. Italy · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Catania: sit on the left, 478 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Jeddah | Right | 447 min after takeoff |
| New York to Catania | Left | 478 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Palermo from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Palermo from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Palermo at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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